How far is Palos Verdes Estates, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Palos Verdes Estates, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in the Los Angeles metro area, California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palos Verdes Estates and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palos Verdes Estates and Long Beach.
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Start on Via Almar
154 m · 14 sec · Via Almar
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Continue on Via Corta
119 m · 13 sec · Via Corta
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Turn left onto Palos Verdes Drive West
629 ft · 11 sec · Palos Verdes Drive West
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Keep slight right to continue on Palos Verdes Drive North
6.5 mi · 11 min · Palos Verdes Drive North
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Turn slight right
105 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto North Gaffey Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Gaffey Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward CA 47 North
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on CA 47 North: Vincent Thomas Bridge, Terminal Island, Long Beach
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Seaside Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Seaside Avenue
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Continue on Seaside Freeway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Seaside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pico Avenue, Piers A-J
537 ft · 13 sec
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Turn slight left onto West Ocean Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on East Ocean Boulevard
533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palos Verdes Estates and Long Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Palos Verdes Drive North
Keep slight right to continue on Palos Verdes Drive North
6.5 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palos Verdes Estates and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palos Verdes Estates to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lomita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Palos Verdes Estates and 8.7 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palos Verdes Estates and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lomita
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach/Hawthorne
City of Gardena-Human Services Department
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
City of Cerritos City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lomita.
Torrance, CA
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
San Pedro (Downtown), California
Long Beach, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palos Verdes Estates and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.16 km).
#1 Palos Verdes Estates
City in California, United States
| Population | 13,079 |
| Coordinates | 33.8010500, -118.3924500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
| Population | 454,681 |
| Coordinates | 33.7669600, -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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